Guides and articles for Kuwait
Practical reading for owners and accountants: invoices, credit notes, customer balances and the day-to-day of running a business in Kuwait.
Invoicing basics · 4 min read
Invoicing in Kuwait without VAT: what you should still keep
Kuwait does not currently apply VAT, but numbered invoices, credit notes and payment records still protect you. Any change is for the Ministry of Finance.
Point of sale · 5 min read
Cash, KNET and cards at the counter: closing the day in Kuwait
How Kuwaiti shops and cafes can record cash, KNET and card sales, close the day, match the till to takings and handle returns by credit note.
Employment · 6 min read
End-of-service indemnity in Kuwait: how it is commonly worked out
A plain walk through the private-sector indemnity sum as commonly described, what to confirm, and why it is an estimate. Check with PAM or a lawyer.
Trading and distribution · 5 min read
Quotations and purchase orders for Kuwait trading companies
From quotation to order, invoice and payment: how trading and wholesale houses in Shuwaikh and Al Rai can keep credit customers and suppliers in order.
Choosing software · 5 min read
Spreadsheets or an ERP: when a Kuwaiti business should move
Signs a small Kuwaiti business has outgrown spreadsheets, and a calm way to move without stopping work. Honest about what TAQNIX ERP does and does not do.
Point of sale · 5 min read
Setting up a till for a Kuwaiti shop: a practical checklist
A checklist for a shop in Salmiya, Hawalli or Al Rai: bilingual receipts, three-decimal prices, printer, scanner, cash drawer, closing and discounts.